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Duluth folk musician Charlie Parr, known for his guitar playing and authenticity, recently released his 14th record.

“It didn’t feel good, but it was something that I felt like I needed to say. So that’s exactly what the record is about,” said Parr about his new album “Dog,” which addresses his battle with depression and mental health.

“It’s cathartic for sure. I’m glad it’s out of me. … It’s not as therapeutic as I’d like it to be.”

Parr shares what it’s like to be a “hobo” on the road eating beans off the hood of his van and what he enjoys most about being home when he’s not on tour. We also go way back to his hometown of Austin, Minn., to find out how he got into music and we find a common friend in Jimmy “The Hippie Plumber.”

Tune in every week to hear Duluth News Tribune reporters Brady Slater, Christa Lawler and Tom Olsen talk about current Duluth and Northland happenings. You can email us at podcast@duluthnews.com, call our podcast line at 218-382-NEWS or follow us on Facebook. The podcast is produced by Samantha Erkkila.

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